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Presence of different genotypes of Helicobacter pylori in patients with chronic tonsillitis and sleep apnoea syndrome.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - 1 Mar 2014
Nártová Eva, Kraus Jaroslav, Pavlík Emil, Lukeš Petr, Katra Rami, Plzák Jan, Kolářová Libuše, Sterzl Ivan, Betka Jan, Astl Jaromír
Abstract excerpt
Helicobacter pylori, a well-known gastric pathogen, has been detected in the oral cavity and oropharynx in tonsillar tissue. In our study, the presence of H. pylori in the tonsillar tissue of patients with chronic tonsillitis and sleep apnoea syndrome (SAS) was investigated. The aim was to detect and genotype H. pylori for a collection of data supporting the possible role of H. pylori in the aetiology of chronic...
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